The Natchez Democrat reported that the Board of Trustees met Wednesday to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, examining the projected revenues from state, federal and local sources. Business Manager Margaret Parson told the board that the state would provide the district with just over $15 million -- a $330,000 decrease from last year.

Parson said she is unsure why the district is being underfunded but that it likely deals with a decrease in projected enrollment figures.

Superintendent Frederick Hill said increases in federal and local funding would help make up for the state loss.